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Positive and Negative Activity

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
In this positive and negative worksheet, students use the positive and negative rules to rewrite and answer the 34 questions below, an example is provided for them.
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Every Square Inch Counts

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students monitor the abundance of organisms in photograph quadrats. In this environmental monitoring lesson, students view pictures of rocky intertidal and subtidal marine zones and discuss the importance of monitoring organism...
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Hydrocarbons

For Students 9th - 12th
In this hydrocarbon worksheet, students answer 13 questions about different types of organic molecules categorized as hydrocarbons. They explain the different hydrocarbons, they draw structural diagrams for different hydrocarbons and...
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Tortillas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars convert recipes for tortillas. They calculate the amounts of ingredients as they convert recipes and write an explanation of the task to demonstrate their calculations. After reviewing their calculations, they demonstrate...
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Spotted Stones Linked Just Right

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Discover how to play the game of dominoes using mental math skills to solve equations that earn points. Pupils become fast critical thinkers in determining which unknown addend tally up points in their favor.
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Area, Arithmetic and Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students model formulas for rectangles and squares. In this area, arithmetic and algebra lesson, students explore the formula for the area of squares and rectangles. They use squares to model the formula for the area and identify...
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Mathematics: Domino Theory

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use dominos and plastic chips to study common denominators and fractions. They describe how these operations are related to each other.
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Exploring Rhythm in Richard III

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze how the rhythm of how the words are presented affect meaning and tone in scenes from Richard III. In this meaning and tone lesson plan, students analyze dialogue between Lady Anne and Richard and how the rhythm and sound...
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Tempo Contrasts in partner Dances

For Teachers K - 8th
Students explore the differences in tempo through movement. In groups, students create an original dance phrase and illustrate both fast and slow movement. They share their observations and evaluate each dance according to originality...
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Global Warming: Introduction to Global Warming

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students gather information about global warming and climate changes in preparation for future lessons on the Greenhouse Effect.
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Finding Latitudes and Longitudes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze Columbus' rationale for sailing west, and find the latitude and longitude of modern and ancient place names.
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THE FEDERAL CONFIRMATION PROCESS: CHOOSING THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the process whereby presidential appointees are confirmed.
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MagLev Train System Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are able to analyze practices that affect the use, availabiltiy, and management of natural resources. They are able to show that the forces of friction retards motion. Students investigate electricity and magnetism as...
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The Impact of Invention

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore the impact of invention. In this invention lesson, students examine how inventions are on going and affect all aspects of life in both good and bad ways. Young scholars will research the history of invention,...
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this order of operations worksheet, students solve complex problems where they practice using the order of operations. Students complete 7 problems.
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Inventions 2: The Impact

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore innovators and inventions. In this technology instructional activity, students investigate the issues inventors face as they tackle new technology. Students design their own realistic needs-based invention.
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In The Words of Abraham Lincoln...

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the words of Abraham Lincoln. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students analyze segments of "The Gettysburg Address," his annual address to Congress in 1862, and his letter to Mrs. Bixby. Students conduct further research...
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Surfing Amusement parks

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students must surf the Internet to find out how much it cost for his or her family to go to amusement parks in California.
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Introduction to Severe Weather Patterns

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars review basic weather concepts and terminology, and explore weather modeling tools.
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Conversions: Metrics Made Easy

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students, in groups, measure and record each other's height. They identify measurement conversion methods and use online resources to convert measured heights to multiple systems.
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Introduction to the Food Pyramid

For Teachers K - 5th
Students review information on the food pyramid, either in printed works or on the Internet, to research healthy eating habits.
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Exploring an Atlas

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore global geography by participating in an atlas activity. In this countries of the world instructional activity, students collaborate in small groups and analyze an atlas while researching continents, countries and...
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Germination Inhibitors

For Students 7th - 9th
In germination experiment worksheet, students conduct the following lab activity. Students determine the effects of another tomato on germinating seeds. Students answer the following questions to analyze their experiment.
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Classroom Seating: Which Arrangement is Best?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
The way you arrange your students' desks is an important choice that will impact your classroom environment.